Fourteen Years of Stillness: My Journey with Yogani’s Teachings If someone had told me 14 years ago that a simple, open source meditation system would become the anchor in my life, I would have raised an eyebrow. But that’s exactly what happened after I stumbled across Yogani’s Advanced Yoga Practices (AYP). This review isn’t just […]
Ramana Maharshi’s Self-Inquiry Practice: A Complete Guide To “Who Am I?”
Many people hear about Ramana Maharshi’s self-inquiry practice and get the wrong idea. If you’ve tried repeating “Who am I?” in your head hoping for a breakthrough, or if you’ve tried to force some kind of mystical experience to happen, you’re not alone. Truthfully, I did that too in my early days. There’s so much […]
Ancient Wisdom For Modern Life: A Complete Guide To Time-Tested Practices That Actually Work
Modern life moves quickly. It’s full of schedules, buzzing notifications, and the pressure to keep up. A lot of us feel a steady undercurrent of stress, like we’re supposed to always be doing more, knowing more, and becoming more. Research consistently shows that burnout, overwhelm, and disconnection have become widespread challenges in contemporary culture. That’s […]
The Tao Of Flow: A Practical Guide To Effortless Living
Struggling against the twists and turns of life can leave you feeling worn out and stuck. Moving with the current instead of against it offers a sense of effortlessness, like a leaf riding on a river’s surface. This is the heart of the Tao of Flow. Finding that sweet spot where everything clicks, and life […]
How To Practice Mudita For Modern Days: Finding Joy In Others’ Success
You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through social media and suddenly there it is: another big announcement. Maybe it’s a friend celebrating their promotion, a cousin posting glossy vacation photos from Bali, or that acquaintance finally launching their dream business. If your first reaction is sometimes a mix of curiosity and (let’s be honest) […]
Amor Fati: A Modern Guide To Loving Your Fate
I’ve had those mornings where things just don’t go my way. There’s the spilled coffee that stains my favorite shirt, the infuriating traffic that makes me late, and then feedback at work that stings more than I’d like to admit. Some days, work runs smoothly. Some days, not so much. But about a year ago, […]
Why Happiness Fades (And How To Make Joy Last Longer)
You know that feeling when you finally get the thing you’ve been wanting forever, and then… meh? Last year, I saved up for months to buy this fancy espresso machine. I’m talking the kind with all the bells and whistles, the one that would supposedly transform my mornings into a barista-level coffee experience. For exactly […]
Ancient Mindfulness Traditions You Can Practice Daily: Vipassana, Zen & Thai Forest Tradition
If you search for mindfulness online, you’ll find plenty of sleek apps, weekend workshops, and bite-sized meditation lessons promising fast results. But when you look past the trendy branding, there’s a completely different world of old-school wisdom: daily mindfulness traditions that have been practiced, tested, and refined for centuries. While retreats and formal monastic life […]
How To Stay Present In Everyday Life (Without Meditation Retreats Or Fancy Techniques)
You know those times when you’re at dinner with someone, or maybe you’re folding laundry, and your mind is somewhere else completely? You’re physically right there, but in your head you’re having an imaginary argument with your boss, running through tomorrow’s packed schedule, or replaying that awkward thing you said at the party last week. […]
Digital Minimalism: How To Reclaim Mental Space In A Distracted World
If you’re feeling like your mind is constantly pulled in a thousand digital directions, you’re not alone. My phone lights up with notifications throughout the day, my inbox fills at lightning speed, and social feeds seem endless. After hours of this digital buzzing, my brain feels foggy, restless, and anxious. I started realizing how much […]
How To Stay Present When Life Gets Hard: 7 Practical Techniques That Actually Work
When life throws curveballs, like losing a loved one, facing a health scare, or waking up to another day of heavy news, staying present can feel almost impossible. In those moments, my mind loves to replay old worries or keeps trying to solve things I can’t control. It’s like presence becomes this far-off idea that […]
What Is The Pain-Body? Understanding Eckhart Tolle’s Most Misunderstood Teaching
Maybe you’ve had this happen before. You’re in a completely normal conversation, or maybe just driving along, and suddenly you snap at someone or feel a tidal wave of frustration, anger, or sadness. It almost feels like another part of you has hijacked your reactions. Moments later, you end up puzzling over what got into […]